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Compass Rose and Map Reading Worksheet

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Compass Rose and Map Reading Worksheet
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  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. A compass rose shows __.
2. Which direction is opposite of north?
3. If the library is east of the park, the park is __ of the library.
4. Which direction word belongs on a map?
5. A drawing that shows where places are is a __.
6. Why do people use a compass rose on a map?
7. Which sentence is true?
8. East, west, north, and south are map __.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. directions
2. south
3. west
4. north
5. map
6. to know where places are
7. Directions help people follow maps.
8. directions

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